Partner at Ames Kent
Katherine Oakes
Partner
Katherine (also known as Kate) has worked at Ames Kent since 2002 when she started as an office junior. She is now a partner with Michael Rogers. Her area of specialism is private client work; she has dealt with a variety of complex estates including high net estates, capital gains tax liabilities, trusts and estates with foreign and business assets. Kate is a Licensed Probate Practitioner and Licensed Conveyancer. Kate is very experienced with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and has helped many clients in the local area with their Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys. She prides herself on her excellent client care and approachable manner. She is a Commissioner for Oaths. Kate enjoys spending time with her family, amateur DIY and cooking.
26 King Street, BA11 1BH
Licensed for 5 years
Practice Areas
Wills, Trusts & Probate, Housing & Property, Agriculture, Commercial Property, Family Law
- Wills, Trusts & Probate 66%
- Family Law 14%
- Commercial Property 2%
- Housing & Property 17%
- Agriculture 2%
85 Client Reviews
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- Initial Impressions
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- Documentation Accuracy
- Legal knowledge
About Katherine Oakes
Katherine (also known as Kate) has worked at Ames Kent since 2002 when she started as an office junior. She is now a partner with Michael Rogers. Her area of specialism is private client work; she has dealt with a variety of complex estates including high net estates, capital gains tax liabilities, trusts and estates with foreign and business assets. Kate is a Licensed Probate Practitioner and Licensed Conveyancer. Kate is very experienced with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and has helped many clients in the local area with their Wills and Lasting Power of Attorneys. She prides herself on her excellent client care and approachable manner. She is a Commissioner for Oaths. Kate enjoys spending time with her family, amateur DIY and cooking.
Languages Spoken: English
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Title
Name
Duration
Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration
Ames Kent
?-present
Will
My experience of revising my Will was clear and easy. I appreciated the advice and notes to be added to the Will so that my wishes are followed as I would like. The staff are all friendly and helpful.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Probate
The prompt work in the case of probate relieved us all of the work during a time of grieving.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Will Writing
An excellent approach to legal matters and extremely professional. Explained the legal words to a layman or (laywoman) in my case!
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Wills
The whole experience of producing our Wills was excellent from start to finish. Katherine gave us clear advice and was friendly and approachable. We will be using Ames Kent again and will recommend to others.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Lease
Fantastic, professional service with a quick turn around.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
A representative from Ames Kent responded to this review on 05 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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Lasting Power of Attorneys
Professional first class service. Dealt with Ames Kent for forty years.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
A representative from Ames Kent responded to this review on 05 November, 2024
Your positive feedback is most appreciated, thank you.
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The RUH Will
From the time I went into book an appointment I was greeted with a lovely staff member, and a lovely smile, hello. Katherine explained everything well and made everything so much better and easy. I was worried but no need to be, everything was excellent.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Your positive feedback is most appreciated, thank you.
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Excellent Service
I was very impressed with the service provided to me by Ames Kent. They gave me a friendly, approachable service and were very clear about every step. I would definitely recommend!
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.
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A good local firm
Ames Kent are a good local well established practice. They offer a more personal service than large multi office firms.
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
Katherine Oakes from Ames Kent responded to this review on 22 November, 2024
Your positive feedback is most appreciated, thank you.
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My Mother's Estate
Very impressed with the quick service. Refreshing not to have the delays so many experience with Solicitor applying for probate
Lawyer named in this review: Katherine Oakes
A representative from Ames Kent responded to this review on 05 November, 2024
Thank you for your really positive feedback. We really do appreciate it.
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